



The Tourists' Guide 

of the Wonderful 
WITH THE SCENIC GEMS 



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The Tourists' Guide 

of the Wonderful 
WITH THE SCENIC GEMS 







COPYRIGHT 

1909 






CI. A 24^9 32 
AUa T t 1909 



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THE ONLY COMPLETE GUIDE OF THE 

^t. Eatorence 

MENTIONING ALL THE POINTS OF 
INTEREST IN SUCCESSION 




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CONTENTS 

A. Description of Kingston 

B. Points of interest from King- 
ston to Alexandria Bay 

C. A tour among 1300 of the 
1000 Islands 

D. Points of interest from Alex- 
andria Bay to Montreal 

E. Points of interest from Mon- 
treal to Quebec inclusive 

F. A Trip up the Saguenay 

G. A Legend of the St. Lawrence 
H. All the Hotels with their 

Rates 
L Twenty-eight Half -Tones 
mixed with the text 



PUBLISHED BY ALBERT H. SMITH, BEAVER FALLS, NEW YORK 
NINETEEN HUNDRED AND NINE 



INTRODUCTION 

NEITHER expense nor labor has 
been spared to make this Guide 
Book the most complete guide of the 
St, Lawrence River. 

The object of this book is to give the 
tourist a completeguideofalltherealat- 
tractions ofthe wonderful St. Lawrence. 
Annually thousands of tourists glide 
over the enchanting bosom of this 
river thinking that they have seen 
nature at its best ; but in reality they 
have seen only a few of the beauties 
with which nature has so richly en- 
dowed the mighty St. Lawrence. 
There are so many places of interest 
and beauty that the tourists are un- 
able to visit them all within a reason- 
able time unless they are guided by 
our Complete Guide Book. 

This book is written by one who 
is well acquainted with all the attrac- 
tions in detail, and he justly describes 
them for others who are lovers of the 
beautiful. 

For these reasons we take the liberty 
of dedicating this edition, which rep- 
resents nature in the best of her vary- 
ing moods, to the tourists of the St. 
Lawrence. 

Albert H. Smith. 

Beat'er Falls, N.Y. 



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EGINNING at Lake Ontario and flowing toward the 
sea is a river of world renowned beauty. Its beau- 
tiful clear, green water, dotted with thousands of 
ever green islands, its many summer resorts and 
hotels and its historical cities offer an aspect for 
the eye that never wall be forgotten. 

The river obtained its name from Jacques Cartier, 
who called it the St. Lawrence in honor of Saint 
Lawrence. 

After leaving Lake Ontario, the first place of interest is 
Kingston. 

1. Kingston is beautifully located at the foot of Lake On- 
tario and at the head of the river Saint Lawrence. It is one 
of the oldest Cities of Canada. A settlement was begun here 
by the French under Gouverneur de Courcelles(i672), with the 
name Cataraqui ; for the purpose of protecting the fur traders 
from the murderous depredations of the Indians. His success- 
or, Counte de Frontenac, built a massive stone fort giving it his 
own name. The fort was alternately seized and occupied by the 
French and English until it was destroyed by the latter under 
Colonel Bradstreet in 1758. It was again rebuilt under the 
name of Fort Henry which it still retains. 

Kingston is a great educational centre — Queen's University, 
RoyafMedical College, and the Royal Military College have a 
continental repute. 

The attractious of Kingston are its many old lime stone 
buildings, the quaintness of its streets, the beautiful parks, the 
educational institutions and churches, old Fort Henry and in 
fact the whole city is of interest on account of its antiquity. 

When leaving Kingston we can look back and see the city 
with its many domes and citadels. Across the river is Garden 
Island, and City View Park, on Wolf Island with its undulat- 
ing groves. 



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2. Before ns is the entrance to the most wonderful attrac- 
tion of this majestic stream. It is the 1000 Islands. From 
Kingston to Brockville a distance of fifty miles there are about 
1 700 islands, varying- from the smallest peak of a rock to an 
area of acres of fertile lands and parks covered with the beau- 
tiful evergreen ; and many O'f these islands are ornamented 
with sunmier homes varying from the modest fisherman's 
cabin to the millionaire's castle, the paradise of his recreation; 
others remain in the simplicity of natural beauty. Here we find 
nature at its best. Tourists who have travelled abroad and 
then glided through these sinuous channels, say that they have 
never in all the world seen any scenery to equal that of the 
1000 Islands. The beauty of these ever-green islands is hardly 
expressible in words. Many Tourists have been charmed to 
sleep by the continuous change of their enchanting scenery. 

There are many summer resorts among the islands, includ- 
ins: some of the finest hotels on the river. Tourists can readily 
find accommodations to suit all tastes and pocket books. The 
only way to see all the real attractions of the 1000 Islands is 
to stop at one of these resorts and then take a trip on one of 
the small boats among the Islands, by day and night. It takes 
some time to see and realize the enchantments of these Islands. 
Each time the trip is taken it is appreciated with more thrill- 
ing activity. 

The fishing among the islands is fine. There are many 
guides who have devoted their lifetime in guiding the tourists 
to the best places for fishing. A great variety of fish are 
caught, including Bass, Pickerel, Eel, Perch and Maskinonge. 

The water sports are numerous, many of the fastest motor 
boat races in the world are annually held within this vicinity. 
In short the 1000 Islands is an ideal resort for all Tourists. 

3. Clayton is the first stop in the 1000 Island region. Here 
all lines of steamers stop and meet all passengers to or from 
Albany, New York, Niagara Falls and Utica, via the New York 
Central railroad. Clayton has a beautiful location amid the 
busy part of the 1000 Islands. There are also excellent hotels 
accommodations. The Hubbard and Izaak Walton are the two 
most popular hotels. 



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Points of Interest from Clayton to 
Alexandria Bay in Succession 

4. Opposite Clayton is Calumet Island with its beautiful 
sand-stone residence, large boat house and its most attractive 
designs of flower beds and lawns. The island is beautiful in 
every detail and probably the most costly place on the river. 
It is owned by Charles G. Emery of New York. 

5. Just above Clayton is the new Hotel Manatauk, in Pros- 
pect Park. Near here are the Woodlands, the Villa of Mrs. 
Alexander Mitchell, of Florida, and several other fine cottages. 

6. Round Island with its beautiful hotel the New Fron- 
tenac. At your right about seventy cottages are located along 
the shores of this popular island. The Hotel Frontenac is one 
of the finest hotels on the river. It is beautifully located, the 
surroundings are the finest. It will accommodate several hun- 
dred guests. 

The following is a complete list of the costly cottages near 
the hotel. Beginning at the upper end of the island is Ethel- 
ridge, Dr. Geo. Wheedon, Syracuse, N. Y. ; Mrs. Burns, Pitts- 
burg, Pa. ; Hubert A an Wagenen, New^ York ; John Dunfee, 
Syracuse, N. Y. ; Rhoades, Dr. W. C. P. Roades, Brooklyn, 
New York; Dr. F. H. Stephenson, Syracuse, New York; Mrs. 
A. B. Henderson, Weedsport, New York; Tammany Hal!, 
Hon. W. B. Kirk, Syracuse, New York; Dr. W. N, Landon, 
Syracuse, New York ; Mrs. George Harbottle, Auburn, New 
York; General W. F. Lansing, Little Falls, New York; N. A. 
St. John, Binghamton, New York ; Benjamin Stephenson, Syr- 
acu:e. New York; F. M. Metcalf, Chnton, New York; Estate 
G. L. Crandall, Binghamton, New York ; R. E. Rindge, Nor- 
wich ; Frank L. Harris, Syracuse ; W. Ward Damon, New 
York ; Estate J. G. Harbottle, Watertown, New York ; Clarence 
C. Decker, Syracuse; W. P. Harmon, Gouverneur, New Yoik; 
E. D. Sherwood, Camillus ; Geo. M. Barnes, Syracuse ; An- 
thony Lamb, Syracuse ; H. S. Barbour ; Watertown, New York ; 
Fred Frazer, Syracuse; E. M. Allewelt, Syracuse; Estate Dr. 



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Edward Bright, New York; Dr. E. R. Maxon, Syracuse; L. 
A. Eddy, Clayton, New York; L. V. Rathbun, Rochester; Carpe 
Diem, Mrs. J. Eaton, Syracuse ; Mrs. Florence Bullock, Clay- 
ton, New York ; Loveli, Mrs. F. A. Peck, Syracuse ; E. T. 
Tomlinson, Elizabeth, New Jersey ; C. H. Faucher, New York ; 
A. B. Morse, Syracuse; C. C. Darby, Cortland, New York; 
Nelson H. Freeman, Gouverneur, New York; Castleton, E. J. 
Mack, Syracuse ; Brooklyn Heights, H. L. Romig, Auburn, 
New York; Shady Ledge, F. H. Taylor, Philadelphia, Pa.; 
Dixie, Chas. L. Sheldon, Auburn, New York. 

7. Watch Island is next, owned by W. J. Greene, of Utica, 
New York. 

8. Bluff Island. Two beautiful homes have recently been 
built on this large island. At the head Mr. Geo. T. Robinson, of 
Pittsburg, Pa., and at the foot Gen. H. C. Kessler, New York. 

9. Woronco, a very attractive place, owned by Charles 
Terry, New York. 

10. Basswood Island, Thomas A. Gillespie, Pittsburg, Pa. 

11. Murray Hill Hotel, at the left, is a fine hotel. It is lo- 
cated in a wild wood park and surrounded by several cottages. 

12. Long Rock Island is a beautiful place owned by S. H. 
Vandergrift of Pittsburg, Pa. 

13. Grenell Park is next. Here we find about thirty cot- 
tages and a pretty little chapel. Among the cottages is Jersey 
Heights, owned by Mrs. L. L. Carlisle of Newark, N. J. ; The 
Bungalow on the summit of the island owned by P. M. Sharp- 
ies of Westchester, Pa. There is also a small store in the 
park where the neighbors get their supplies. 

14. Castle Francis, opposite "The Park," owned by Wm. 
J. Serrell, Bayonne, X. J. 

15. Thousand Island Park to the left. This is one of the 
most popular places among the Islands. During the season 
the Park has several thousand cottagers besides the tourists. 
It is a fine place for recreation owing to the fine water, air 
and quietness. 



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16. The Columbian Hotel is a very popular hotel. It is 
located near the dock. It is a fine family hotel. Another pop- 
ular hotel of the Park is the New Wellesiey. 

•17. Lone Tree and Twin Isles are just opposite looo Is- 
land Park. 

18. Rock Island, near "The Park," has the light house which 
guards one of the most dangerous points on the line of naviga- 
tion. 

19. Fine View is near the "Park." It commands, as the 
name indicates, a beautiful view. 

20. Isle of Pines, near Fine View, owned by John Cooper, 
New York ; Charles R. Stone, Binghamton, New York ; C. H. 
Wilson, Watertown, New York. 

21. "Waving Branches," Near Fine View, is a pleasant 
group of cottages. 

22. "Jolly Oaks," near Fine View, owned by John Norton 
and O. T. Green of Carthage, New York and by Hon W. W. 
Butterfield. 

23. Swift Water Point, to your left, Mr. James Pass of 
Syracuse, New York. 

24. "Island Kate," a picturesque spot owned by G. W. Las- 
celle of New Haven, Conn. 

25 The Historic Peel Dock is on Wellesiey Island to the 
left. Here on the night of May 29, 1838, a party of so-called 
patriots captured and burned the steamer, "Sir Robert Peel," 
an incident of the border troubles of that time. 

26. Deva Loka to the left, is a beautiful summer home 
owned by Sigmund Stern, New York City. 

27. Little Calumet Island owned by Mrs. McKay of New 
York. 

28. St. Helena Island is next, owned by H. Stillman of 
Oswego, who has suggested the Napoleonic idea by mock re- 
doubts commanding the channel. 

29. St. Lawrence Park (formerly called Central Park) is 
in reality one of the most home-like islands on the river. The 



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Hotel Lotus with the manv attractive cottages, surrounded 
by the finest luxuriance makes a very tranquil appearance. 
Some of the attractive cottages are those of Uneda Rest, Mrs. 
J. B. Taylor, Watertown, New York; Chas. R. Skinner, Water- 
town, New York ; Mr. Rae, Brooklyn, New York ; C. H. Rem- 
ington, B. B. Taggart and Bradford Kemp of Watertown, 
New York 

30. Hatnell Point, Dr. H. D. Payne, Watertown, New York. 

31. Hill Crest, J. H. Shields, Philadelphia, Pa. 

32. Point Vivian (on mainland). This is a pleasant little 
settlement occupied mostly by residents of near by towns. 

33. Oswegatchie Point. This is the magnificent summer 
home of Royal C. X'ilas, Chicago. 

34. Gypsy Island to the right, J. M. Curtis, Cleveland, Ohio. 

35. Edanista, Dr. Thomas Wilson, Claverack, New York. 

36. Island Royal, Royal E. Dean, New York. 

37. Shady Covert, B. J. Maycock, Buffalo, New York. 

38. Delft Haven, Gen. J. B. \'an Petten. Claverack, New 
York. 

39. Elsinore, Mrs. F. A. McAflfe, New Haven, Conn. 

40. Allegany Point to your right, J. S. Lanev, Cleveland, 
Ohio. 

41. Wild Rose, Chas. G. Banks, New Rochelle, New York. 

42. French Point, Mrs. Carl H. Schultz, New York. 

43. Lindenhof, (on mainland) Frank Ritter, Rochester, 
New York. 

44. Rosette to your right, H. P. Rose, New York. 

45. Seven Isles to your left, Hon. Bradley Winslow, Water- 
town, New York. 

46. Auf Wiedersehn, C. H. Scott, Watertown, New York. 

47. Bella Vista Lodge (on mainland), J. H. Oliphant, New 

York. 

48. Keewayden (on mainland). This is located on a beautiful 
point of the mainland. J. W. Jackson, Plainfield, N. J. 



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49. Neh Mahbin, J. H. Oliphant, New York. Located at 
the upper end of Comfort Island. 

50. Louisiana Point. J. W. Johnson, Plainfield, N. J. 

51. idlehurst, W. M. Lambie, Theresa, New York. 

52. Craigside and Palisades (on Wellesley Island), H. A. 
Laughlin, Pittsburg, Pa. 

53. Comfort Island to your right. This island is rightly 
named. It is all one would need for perfect content. Mr. A. 
E. Clark of Chicago. 

54. Jewel Island to your right. This is one of the prettiest 
islands in mid-stream. Mrs. Burke, Cleveland, Ohio. 

55. Wauwinet to your right. T. H. Wheeler, New York. 

56. Cuba Island (near mainland). This island is named from 
its resemblance in shape to the tropical Cuba, Mrs. Michael 
Chauncey, Brooklyn, New York. 

57. Devil's Oven at your right. A very peculiar Rock own- 
ed by Henry R. Heath, Brooklyn, New York. 

58. Cherry Island at your right. This is a very beautiful 
island adorned with many costly cottages, lawns and great 
luxuriance. 

59. Sunny Side at the head of Cherry Island owned by 
W. J. Townsend, Tarrytown, New York. 

60. Stuyvesant Lodge (on Cherry Island), owned by Mrs. 
J. T. Easton, Brooklyn, New York. 

61. Casa Blanca (on Cherry Island), owned by Louis 
Marx, New York. At the foot of the island are the beautiful 
twin cottages of Abrahams and Straus of Brooklyn. 

62. Edgewood Park (on mainland). This is a very attrac- 
tive place owing to its fine location, golf grounds and luxuri- 
ant surroundings. The small hotel is also popular. The neigh- 
boring cottages are owned by Mrs. J. G. Baker, Philadelphia, 
Pa. ; Mrs. J. S. Hartzell, Cleveland, Ohio ; J. P. Lampson, 
Cleveland, Ohio: J. P. Waggner, Alexandria Bay, New York 
and G. W. Martin, Brooklyn, New York. 

63. Hopewell Hall (opposite Alexandria Bay). A beautiful 



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Castle Rest 

home having' some of the finest surroundings of its kind in 
America, owned by Wm. C. Browning- estate, New York. 

64. Castle Rest to your left. Built by the late Geo. M. Pull- 
man of Chicago, now owned by his daughter, Mrs. Frank 
Lowden, Chicago. 

65. Felseneck, E. W. Card, Medina, New York. 

66. Welcome Island opposite the "Bay." This is the I'ooo 
Island Yacht Club, a very popular place. 

67. Nobby Island opposite the "Bay." Henry R. Heath, 
Brooklyn, New York. 

68. St. Elmo Island opposite the "Bay." Mrs. N. W. Hunt, 
Brooklyn, New York. 

69. Dewey Island opposite the "Bay." Dewey estate. New 
York. 

70. Belle Island opposite the "Bay." Mr. Peacock, of Pitts- 
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71. Florence Island opposite the "Bay." Geo. C. Boldt, 
New York. ^ .^f:^^, 

72. Isle Imperial opposite the "Bay." G. T. fefe-ty, Pitts- 
burg-, Pa. 




73. Heart Island opposite the "Bay." This is a magnifi- 
cent island. The large castle is an imitation of a German cas- 
tle on the Rhine. Mr. Boldt has spent millions to make this 
an ideal summer home and if it had been completed it would 
be one of the finest homes in America. Geo. C. Boldt, manager 
of the Waldorf Astoria, New York. 

74. Alexandria Bay to your right, is the business centre of 
the looo Islands. The best scenery of the Islands is within this 
vicinity. Near here are some of the finest cottages of 
the river and their illuminations at night are of exquisite beauty. 
Annually thousands of Tourists stop here and enjoy the ideal 



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resort. In the Bay, liundreds of boats are continually passing 
to and fro, varying from the little skiff to the finest palace 
electric and steam yachts in the world. 

The hotel accommodations are fine. The largest and most 
popular hotels are the 1000 Island House, the Crossmon, 
and the Marsden. 

The largest and the finest hotel is the 1000 Island House, 
owned and managed by Col. O. G. Staples, Washington, D. C. 
Around three sides of the hotel are wide verandas. The rooms 
are large and airy. One of the main features of the Hotel is its 
illumination which requires thousands of lights. From its high 
tower one can look for many miles in every direction and count 
numerous islands. 

The Crossmon, owned by Chas. W. Crossmon, is a fine 
Hotel. It is an ideal family hotel. It occupies an excellent 
location a short distance from the wharf in full view of many 
beautiful summer homes. 

The New Marsden also claims its share of popularity. The 
Hotel is very homelike and comfortable ; the Cuisine and at- 
tendance are excellent. Its modest rates combined with the 
liberal management make it a favorite among tourists. 

The Walton Cottage is pleasantly situated and is a fine 
place for those who prefer quietness to hotel life. 

From here the excursion boats begin the world renowned 
trip among the looo Islands. They leave both in the morning 
and afternoon. 




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A Trip among 1300 of the 1000 Islands 
beginning at Alexandria Bay 

This trip among the Islands should be taken by every Tour- 
ist of the river. You can not see the islands in all their natural 
beauty until you take this trip among the Canadian channels, 
on one of the small boats. The scenery is wonderful and makes 
a never-to-be-forgotten sight. 

These excursion boats make a complete circle. After leav- 
ing the "Bay," they go toward the Canadian side, then up the 
river through the Canadian channels, and cross over to Clayton 
and down the river to Alexandria Bay again. 

75. Heart Island, the large brown-stone castle opposite the 
"Bay," is owned by Mr. George C. Boldt, prop, of the Waldorf 
Astoria, New York. The magnificent structure at the lower end 
of the island is the power house, and the tower at the upper 
end is Alster Tower. 

76. Imperial and Belle Isles at your left. Mr. Rafferty and 
Mr. Peacock of Pittsburg. 

77. Mr. Boldt's Farm House at your left on Wellesley Is- 
land. This is the finest farm in Northern New York. The 
Dairy and Poultry departments are of striking interest. One of 
the poultry buildings cost $20,000 and the barn for the dairy 
also is an ideal structure. The farm comprises over 1000 acres 
of luxuriant meadows, pastures, golf grounds, parks and beau- 
tiful roads, dotted with summer houses and flower beds. Mr. 
Boldt uses the products of his ideal farm in the Waldorf As- 
toria, New York City. 

78. Westminister Park at your left. This is an ideal place 
for recreation and the surroundings are beautiful. The West- 
minister Hotel is popular and needs no comments. 

79. Bonnie Castle at vour right on mainland, now owned 
by G. T. Rafferty, Pittsburg, Pa. This was formerly the home 



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of the late Dr. J. G. Holland, the famous novelist, poet and 
first editor of the Century Magazine. 

80. The Ledges at your right on mainland. C. D. Hudson, 
New York. 

81. Point Marguerite at your right on mainland. Mrs. £. 
Anthony, New York. 

82. Point Iroquois at your right on mainland. Joel N. Sher- 
wood, Brooklyn, Xew York. 

83. Manhattan Isle at your left. Mrs. Geo. Hasbouck, 
New York. 

84. St. John's Island at your left. Judge Charles Dona- 
hue, New York. 

85. Fairyland at your left. This is rightly named. It is 
one of the most beautiful and home-like places on the river. 
C. H. and W. D. Hayden, Columbus, Ohio. 

86. Huguenot Island. Levi Hasbouck, Ogdensburg, 
New York. 

87. Deer Island at your right. G. Douglas Miller, Albany, 
New York. 

88. Lotus Land at your right. G. B. Robinson, New York. 

89. Summerland at your right. A number of cottages 
owned by Rochester families. 

90. Arcadia at your right. S. A. Briggs, Pasadena, Cal. 

91. Sport Island at vour right. E. P. Wilbur, Bethlehem, 
Pa. 

92. Idlewild Island at your right. Mrs. R. H. Eggleston, 
New York. 

93. Ina Island at your right. A. T. Hagen, Rochester, N.Y. 

94. Hadassa Island at your right. Mr. Samuel Brown, 
Cleveland. Ohio. 

95. Little Lehigh Island at your right. W. A. and R. H. 

Wilbur, Bethlehem, Pa. 



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'Zavikon Island" — In the Eoundaky Line 



We are now crossing the International bonndry line between 
United States and Canada. 

97. Zavikon Island at your right. Alexander Robb, New 
York. 

98. Club Island at your left. Thos. F. Taylor, New York. 

99. Rockport at your right. A small Canadian town. 

100. The Palisades at your left. Here the water is 240 ft. 
deep below the keel of the steamer, according to the govern- 
ment chart. 

101. Combermere at your right. Mr. J. A. Skinner, New- 
ark, New Jersey. 

102. Battlyn Island at your left. H. Batterman of Brook- 
lyn, New York. 

103. Nime's Point at vour left. A. L. Causse, New York. 



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104. Summer Rest at your left. \\. W. Ferris, New York. 

105. Indianola. 1^". J. King, Brooklyn, New York. 

106. Surveyor's Island. Mr. D. Horton, Toronto, Canada. 

Now for the next twelve miles we will glide through a region 
of unsm-passed beauty, full of the most interesting and excit- 
ing scenes. We coiu'se oin- way in and out of the sinuous chan- 
nels, being able at times to nearly touch the shores. At every 
moment a new scene is brought to the eve. 

107. The Lost Channel. This is one of the most popular 
waterways on the St. Lawrence. The l:)eautv of this channel 
is most thrilling. In every direction there is a scene that would 
inspire the artist or even the poet. Those who have never be- 
fore seen real beauty in nature now look a1:)Out in every direc- 
tion, that they might but merely glimpse at the hurried views. 

There is a history connected with this channel, which took 
place during the French and English War. 

Captain Loring, who had charge of the English forces in 
this vicinity, lead an expedition against the French ; but the 
French were aware of his coming and when he entered the 
Navy Group, he' was assailed on all sides and forced to drift 
down the river among imknown channels. After he had an- 
chored clear of the islands, he sent out a crew of men to warn 
the fQllowing English. They did not return- within a reasonable 
time afid he sent out a second crew^ to find the first, but they 
returned, -unsuccessful. They did not know where the first 
crew .went and they could not locate where they were seen last. 
They never saw the boat or crew again and ever afterward in 
speaking of it they called it the "Place of the Lost Channel." 

108. 0-Pa-Wa-Ka Island to your right. M. P. Davis, Ot- 
tawa, Ont. 

109. The Fiddler's Elbow. This is a wonderful scene. The 
shape of the islands form an outline which suggests the name. 

110. The Wonderful Rift. At your left, is the summer 
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"The Rift," — loco Islands 



When the boat enters this wonderful channel, the propeller 
is stopped and as it seems we drift over the smooth bosom of a 
mere brook. At the first sight of the enchanting scene, every 
one is silent. We can but gaze in amazement at the beautiful 
cottage to our left resting aloft on the high crag, covered com- 
pletely with vines and blooming flowers, and at the old fashion 
flower garden on our right with its receding flower beds. 
Each shore bordered with evergreen is within our reach and the 
music of the birds fills the atmosphere with charms. The bot- 
tom of the river may be seen on each side, and also many 
fishes swimmirg about. Above there is not a stir and the sun- 
beams piercing through the evergreens are refiected on the 
water. As we drift along, the channel begins to widen and we 
gradually emerge from these enchanting shades, upon the open 
bosom of this majestic stream. At once our eye catches new 
sights. To our left is Mr. Benson's boat house on one of his 
seven isles connected with rustic bridges. Just ahead of us is 




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Marguerite Channel. Now the propeller starts again and we 
swiftly move along- only to see more of these winding- channels 
and beantifid isles. 

111. The out of sight Channel. This is one of the most 
interesting- channels on the trip. 

112. Manawasca Island, a beauty spot. Andrew Devine 
of New York. 




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113. The Needle's Eye. This is a very narrow^ channel. 
One could leap to the shore from either side of the boat. 

114. Ivy Lea. This is a pleasant little settlement on the 
Canadian side. Fishing is fine in this vicinity. 

115. The Horse Shoe Channel. This is another interest- 
ing view. The name is suggested from the shape of the chan- 
nel. 



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116. Stave Island, owned by Mr. A. B. Chaffee. 

117. Grind Stone Island. 

118. The Canadian town in the distance is Gananoque. 
It has a population of 4000. 

119. Now we are headed for Clayton, which is but a short 
distance ahead of us. The beautiful island before us is Calumet 
Island owned by C. G. Emery of New York. 

120. To find points of interest from Clayton to Alexandria 
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Points of Interest from Alexandria Bay 
to Montreal 

121. Leaving Alexandria Bay and the looo Island region 
we gradually enter the widening channel. 

The steamer passes within a stone throw of the l^eautiful 
island with its massive stone structure named Dark Island. 

Opposite Dark Island is Chippewa Bay, where annually the 
fastest motor boat races in the world are held. These races are 
held by the American Power Boat Association for the Gold 
Challenge Cup. 

122. Now before us we can see the spires and roofs of the 
picturesque Canadian town of Brockvillea This town has 
about lo.ooo inhabitants. It is beautifully located on an eleva- 
tion, which ascends by successive ridges from the river. The 
town has many beautiful churches, educational institutions, a 




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large hospital and fine hotels. The surroundino^s are l)eautifiil, 
while the fishing cannot be excelled. It is on the main line of 
the Grand Trunk Railway. 

123. Prescott, named after General Prescott is the next 
town of importance. Here all passengers are transferred from 
the lake steamers to the river steamers which are able to run 
the rapids. These river steamers are provided with the finest 
observation decks and are piloted by Pilots who know every 
foot of the "Rapids." 

124. Ogdensburg, across the river, is a busy American 
town. 



Shooting the World RenoAvned Rapids 

125. The Galops and the Rapids du Plat are the first and 
least exciting, although they are a great change from the smooth 
surface of the upper part of the river. Nature seems to have 
graduated the development of this wonder, just as the wa'iter 
carries his storv along with ever increasing interest to a thrill- 
ing climax. 

126. The Long Sau!t Rapids, come next. There are the 
first of the great Rapids, nine miles in length, and in some res- 
pects the greatest of them all, containing, as they do, the heavi- 
est swells on the river, especially in one part known as the 
"Cellar." The fall of these rapids is forty-eight feet. The 
sensation of sliding down hill is quite perceptible here. 

127. Sheik's Island at the foot of the former rapids, in the 
Canadian waters. A little further on is Barnhart's Island in 
the American waters. 

128. Cornwall is the next stop. Just before stopping at 
Cornwall the steamer passes under the New York and Ottawa 
Ry. bridge, the only bridge spanning- the St. Lawrence which 
joins United States and Canada. Here we can see the Corn- 
wall Canal, twelve miles long. 

1 29. St. Regis, nearly opposite Cornwall, is a small Indian 
Village. 



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130. Xow both shores of the St. Lawrence are in Canada. 
For thirty miles the river widens and forms the l)eautiful Lake 
St. Francis. On both sides woodlands and farms are in view, 
but the most impressive view is that of the Adirondacks in the 
distance. 

131. Stanley Island is a pleasant summer resort among sev- 
eral islands in the lake. In fall the place is noted for duck 
shooting. 

132. Coteau, Que., at the lower end of the lake is a small 
French settlement with its large stone church. After passing" 
Coteau, the steamer landing, the steamer glides under the 
magnificent iron bridge of the Grand Trunk Railway. 

133. Coteau Rapids are next. These lapids are two miles 
long and have a ver\- swift current. 

134. Cedar Rapids are the next. This is one of the most 
turbulent places in the river and the passage is ver_\' exciting. 
Here the steamer seems to be sinking continuall\- while it 
swiftly glides over the rough water, until we reach the 

135. Split Rock Rapids. At the first sight it makes us 
shudder to behold the dangerous rocks just ahead, but as wo 
are nearly about to strike them, the boat is qtiickly turned by" 
the skillful hand of the helmsman. 

136. Cascade Rapids. These are a series of rapids, in all 
about twelve miles long. Thev are very rough and the boat i? 
tossed as if it was on the stormv deep. The swiftest point on 
the river is in these rapids. These rapids have a fall of eight- 
four feet. 

137. Lake St. Louis comes next. Here the river widens 
for a length of twelve miles forming this beautiful lake, sur- 
rounded with high hills, cliii's, woodlands and summer homes. 

138. To the left and above Lake St. Louis, the beautiful Co- 
teau Canal may be seen. This is one of the most modern 
canals in the world. It is lighted by electricity for miles. It 
has many large stone locks which are also worked by electric- 
ity. The scenerv along the canal on both sides is very inter- 
esting. 

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Ivachine. Here the famous Lachine Canal commences. Across 
Lachine on the south bank is the Indian Village Caughnawaga, 
meaning' Praying Indian. After the steamer passes under the 
Canadian Pacific Railway bridge, we enter the famous 

140. Lachine Rapids. These are the last rapids of the 
St. Lawrence, and the best known on account of their nearness 
to Montreal. They are short and have a fall of forty-five feet. 
Here we realize the most thrilling experience. The waves 
dash up in the air over the rocks and the steamer seems to sud- 
denly go forward and sink ; then the waves dash up against the 
steamer making it tremble and again we suddenly go forward 
and sink. This is continued until we again glide on the smooth 
bosom of this majestic stream, ready to sail in the harbor of 
Montreal. The great bridge ahead of us is Victoria bridge. 

141. Montreal. As we look ahead we see the beautiful 
city with its busy harbor, its beautiful public buildings of mas- 
sive stone, its churches, cathedrals, pinnacles, domes, colleges, 




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Notre Dame Catheukal, Momtkeal 

parks, drives and Mount Royal raising its imperial head above 
all and gleaming- in tlie last rays of the setting sun. After 
moving here and there by huge forms of ocean vessels, we at 
length land amid the busy hum of the city. 

Montreal is a very interesting city. Tourists will find that 
several days can be spent very pleasantly in this city. Its 
cathedrals are some of the finest in America and a trip up 
Mount Royal alone ofi^ers some of the finest scenery in the 
world. The hotel accommodations are excellent and its cab 
service is one of the best in the world. 




The Market Place, Montreai. 




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Points of Interest from Montreal to 
Quebec, inclusive 

The new large steamers that carry passengers to Quebec, 
leave Montreal at 7 p. m. This is as pleasant a trip as can be 
taken anywhere in America. 




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142. Sorel, at the mouth of the Richelieu River, the north- 
ern outlet of Lake Champlain, is the tirst stop. For the next 
thirty miles the river widens out into Lake St. Peter. 

143. Three Rivers, to your left, is near the three channels 
of the St. Maurice River. This is the third French settlement 
in Canada. It is at the head of tide water on the St. Lawrence. 

144. Batiscau, at the mouth of the Batiscau River, was 
named after the famous Lidian Chief. From here onward the 
St. Lawrence increases greatly in depth. 

145. Shortly before arriving at Quebec, the ruins of a new 
bridge may be seen. If this bridge had not fallen, it would 
have been one of the greatest engineering- feats known. 



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146. Quebec. Before us now is the grand gateway of the 
St. Lawrence. To your left, on crowning Cape Diamond, is 
the famous citadel of Quebec. Quaint, curious old Quebec, 
whose winding streets and frowning iDattlements are prevaded 





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with the atmosphere of departed centuries ; here is the spot 
where the refined luxury of the Old World first touched the bar- 
baric wilderness of the New; here is the cradle of Canada. 

Ill ^535' Jacques Cartier sailed from France to discover a 
new way to the Indies. He sailed up the magnificent river, 
and called it the St. Lawrence and anchored at a little tributary 
which he called St. Croix. After visiting- Hochelaga (Mon- 
treal), he wintered here and returned to France the following 
spring. It was not, however, until i6o8 that Samuel de Cham- 
plain planted the fiuer-de-lis cf France on the heights of Que- 
bec and became the real founder of New France. In 1629 
Quebec fell into the hands of the British, but with the rest of 



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The Basilica, Qi eiskc 



the country was restored to the French in 1632. In 1690 the 
British again attacked it and failed, but in 1759 were more 
successful under Wolfe, when he and the French general, 
Montcalm, fell in the battle of the Plains of Abraham. The 
whole of Canada then passed into the hands of the British. 
On the night of December 31, 1775, the American general, 
Montgomery, made an unsuccessful assault on the city and 
was slain. 

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next to Gibraltar, is the strongest fortified position in the 
British Territory. The legislature of the Province of Quebec 
meets here. The position of Quebec is that of a narrow high 
promontory, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence, between 
it and the St. Charles, a small stream north of the city, which 
empties into and has a somewhat similar direction to the St. 
Lawrence itself. The side on the St. Lawrence is precipitous, 
rising to a height of 365 feet and the descent to the St. Charles 
is gradual. A walled fortification surrounds the old city; the 
fortifications and the best residence portion are on the high 
land and the business part is at the base of the clifT, on the St. 
Lawrence around the point and along the bank of the St. 
Charles. The citadel is on the highest point, and a wall from 
the citadel runs along the top of the promontory to a point near 
the roadway, between the upper and lower town. Inside of this, 
extending inward from the top of the wall, is the wide pubHc 
promenade with its handsome railings and pagodas, known as 




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'Sous LE Cap," Quebec 



the Dufferin Terrace, and on this terrace, on the site of the 
old residence of the French "-overnors, is that splendid New Ho- 
tel, The "Chateau Frontenac," unique in character and design 
and a noble adjunct even to so grand a spot. In all its phases ; 
in the approach by the river from the west : in the departure 
cjoinsf east; from the citadel, the terrace, or from the Chateau, 
looking down on the houses and ships and water beneath and 
across to Levis, and out on the wmding river toward the sea ; 
in the narrow precipitous stairs and streets ; and queer old 



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crannies built ag-ainst the cliff ; in its histc jr_\- and people ; its 
old time battlements, walls and gates ; — there is nothing like 
it, in the old world or new, as quaint old Quebec. 



147. Some places of interest in Quebec. 

1 Dufferin Terrace and Chateau Frantenac. 

2 Governors' Garden. 

3 Wolfe's and Montcalm's monuments. 

4 New Court House. 

5 Kuke Kent's Residence. 

6 DufTerin and Kent Gates. 

7 Plains of Abraham. 

8 Parliament Buildings, 
q Grand Batterw 

lo Cathedrals, 




St. Louis Gate, Quebec 



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"St. Anne de Beai the," near Quebec 



148. (See Smith's Guide of Montreal and Quebec for further 
places of interest. It is just what you want.) 

149. The visitor to Quebec should visit the Falls of Mont- 
morency, seven miles east of the city, and also the famous 
shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupre, twenty miles east by electric 
railway, where annually over 150,000 pilgrims pay their devo- 
tions. It has ever been noted for its wonderful cures and 
miracles, and pyramids of crutches left behind by pilgrims, 
cured by the Saint, rise up on each side of the entrance to the 
shrine. The shrine has a beautiful location, and all who visit 
the place cannot speak too highly of it. 



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The Trip up The Saguenay 

The trip from Quebec to the lower St. Lawrence is by day- 
light and is one of the most charming river trips in the world. 
From Tadousac the steamer proceeds up the Saguenay River 
during the night, and on her return the following day the entire 
Saguenay River is seen by daylight, and the St. Lawrence is 
traversed at night back to Quebec. 

From Quebec eastward the river gradually expands and its 
waters become as salt as the ocean. Along the entire route 
scenes of wild and beautiful grandeur are presented to view. 

150. The Falls of Montmorency to your left in the dis- 
tance. 

151. The Island of Orleans to your left with its numerous 
villages. 

152. Mount Sainte Anne with its famous shrine to your 
left. This mountain is 2700 feet above the river. 

153. Cape Tourmente to your left is 2,000 feet high. 

154. Cap Burnt and Cap Rouge and Cap Gribaune are a 

short distance ahead. The last cape is 2,121 feet above steamer. 

155. Cap Maitland is the next prominent point. 

156. Baie St. Paul to your left, then Isle Aux Coudres is 
passed on the right. Now the scenery is very picturesque 
along the mountain bordered shore. 

157. Mount Eboulements comes next with its little village 
and church picturescjuely situated high up on the hill side. This 
mountain is 2,457 feet high. 

158. St. Irenee is one of the most beautiful locations on the 
river and possesses some of the finest summer residences of 



GUIDE OF THE ST. LAWRENCE 45 

the lower St. Lawrence. A modern hotel is situated on the 
beach near the wharf. 

159. Murray Bay, the most popular watering place on the 
north shore, where the Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Com- 
pany has recently constructed its splendid "Manoir Richelieu," 

the largest and best equipped hotel on the lower St. Lawrence. 
Golf, fishing, sailing and all the popular anmsements can be en- 
joyed, and the drives are numerous and charming. 

Murray Bay is especially noted for its bracing and health re- 
storing atmosphere, the climate being a combination of moun- 
tain and sea air. 

160. Cap a L'Aigle, a few miles further down, is a growing 
resort. 

161. St. Simeon on the north shore is midway between 
Murray Bay and Tadousac. Fishing is excellent here. 

162. Tadousac, at the mouth of the Saguenay River, is 
the first French settlement by Jacques Cartier. Here is an- 
other beautiful hotel called "The Tadousac." Liimediately in 
front of the hotel is a beautiful sand beach. The grandeur of 
the scenery is a continual source of enjoyment. 

Now it is evening and the steamer leaves Tadousac for the 
greatest and grandest navigable mountain gorge in the world. 
No one can realize the picture all at once ; everything is de- 
ceptive and it takes time to grasp the magnitude of the sur- 
roundings. But by degrees the immensity and appalling gran- 
deur of the environments assert themselves, and the beholder 
feels and knows that he is in communion with the awful majesty 
of nature. Here alcove all other places the grandest works 
of man sink into insignificance, and the ver\' silence seems to 
do homage as to a God. Calm and unbroken is the solitude of 
nature in this, her temple. Mirth and laughter may ripple over 
the waters but she heeds them not. Storms and tempests may 
rage around, and the sun's fierce rays descend upon her brow, 
seeking to disturb her serenity ; but in vain. Victorious in 



46 GUIDK OF THE ST. LAWRENCE 

some elemental conflict, she ceases from her labors. Peace, 
inviolate, is the guerdon of her warfare, and the loneliness of 
her grandeur, the highest monument of her trumph. Thus we 
are made to feel as the seclusion of these waters is penetrated. 
At every turn some new and unexpected beauty meets the eye, 
distinct, bearing the stamp of individuality, and yet in some 
mysterious manner, inseparable from the whole. There are, 
however, no rivals among these gorgeous scenes, projecting 
rock and sheltered cove, fircrowned clifT and open bay each to 
the other lends a charm, and even the silent bosom of the waters 
contributes its meed of praise, for in their unfathomable depths 
are mirrored the heights which soar into the infinite. 

163. Chicoutimi is at the head of navigation on the Sague- 
nay River. 

164. Lake St. John is but sixty miles from Chicoutimi via 
the Quebec and Lake St. John Railway. It is the center of the 
best hunting and fishing region in Canada. 

As a return trip down the Saguenay is made in daylight, the 
important places are mentioned, as they are passed on the re- 
return. In the golden glory of a summer's day the vessel moves 
onward by multiform rocks, the bays and projections, the per- 
pendicular walls, slanting sides and overhanging cliffs. There 
is no monotony, only increasing grandeur. 

165. Ha! Ha! Bay is a charming sheet of water about two 
miles wide and seven long. 

166. St. Alphonse, a small village at the head of Ha! Ha! 
Bay. 

167. Cap Rouge a few miles further on. 

168. Le Tableau is a remarkable vertical rock several hun- 
dred feet high. It presents a perfectly smooth poHshed sur- 
face, as if it was planned to receive a mammoth picture from the 
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C\l-\ 1 HIM IV, .S.\(.l ENAV RiVEK 

169. Cape Trinity a few miles further on is six hundred 
feet high. 

170. Cape Eternity. Here is some of the finest mountain 
scenery in the world. 

171. St. John's Bay comes next. Here the hills and cliffs 
along- the banks begin to rise to mountains of several thousand 
feet in height. Capes and beautiful points are numerous, un- 
til we arrive again at Tadousac, leaving the wonderful Sague- 
nay behind. 




Ctje Romance of 




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A Legend of the St. Lawrence 
By Rev. William jf. Shaw 



Song of mine I send thee singing 

Like a bird set free, 
O'er the fields and sky-ivard reaches 

Of humanity. 
O'er the desert dearth and darkness, 

Fly on airs of lo-z'e — 
Forth upon thy mission faring, 

White luinged, like a dove. 



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Leeward 

Where emerald waters take their way 

Through winding- channel, cove and bay, 

With broad abandon wide and free 

From Lake Ontario to the sea, 

Beneath the blue, adoring sky 

A thousand isles in beauty lie, 

Some fair and fruitful — happy homes 

Where merry Spring with music comes — 

With bud and leaf, with fern and flower, 

With balmy breeze and dropping shower — 

W'here sunmier walks with silent feet. 

Pure, radiant and heavenly sweet. 

Some roug"h and rockbound, sternly set 

Where cliff and cloud each other fret. 

The hiding place of storm and gale 

And angTy tempests that assail 

The tranquil stream and peaceful shore 

With lightning's lance and thunder's roar. 

But some with bonnie castles crowned, 

And where the fleeting clilifs have frowned 

Rise steadily mansions, fair and grand. 

Where wealth and art walk hand in hand 

Both men and measures to entice 

To make a perfect paradise. 

Islands galore, like jewels set 

Within a kingly coronet. 

Abloom with flowers, ablaze with light 

By sunny day and starry night. 

Where every wild and woodsy thing 

Runs riot, and the shy birds sing 

In ecstacy of happinss 

As balmy breezes soft caress 

The daisies and the clover blossoms. 

And nature's house through all her rooms 

Is fragrance filled, from fern and rose. 

For each in rich abundance grows. 

O, matchless river ! Lovely isles ! 

As songful summer o'er them smiles — 

Here beautv all her crowns has set 



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And heaven and earth in raptures met 

Up from the City's ceaseless din, 

Out from its moil and strife and sin. 

Increasing- thousands year by year 

For health and rest come thronging here ; 

And multitudes on pleasures bent, 

In cottage, camp and happy tent. 

By island fair and rippling tide 

Their seeking souls are satisfied. 



Legend 

But have ye heard the legend old 

By the St. Regis Indians told. 

As once they wandered, wild and free 

Between the great lakes and the sea? 

Or did I dream it in my tent 

Sweet summer nights with nature spent, 

As drinking in the heavenly calm 

I rested in these isles of balm ! 

Twas on a dark December day — 
The skies aI)ove were cold and gray, 
And over all the earth below 
Untrodden lay the virgin snow ; 
Out of the west the wild wind raved 
And the great river misbehaved ; 
The l)illows beat the rocks and shore 
Retreating thence with angry roar, 
And tossed and tumbled to and fro 
With caps as white as drifted snow. 
What matter how the day behaved? 
What matter how the river raved? 
This was the day that had been set 
The wedding day of sweet Conet — 
The fairest Indian maiden known 
In all the northern sloping zone — 
Far famed for beauty and for grace. 



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And with a rare and radiant face 
From camp to camp, from tent to tent, 
On loving errands ever bent, 
With her tall father, the great man 
Of medicine, she often ran 
With bounding step so free and light. 
Her flowing tresses dark as night. 
To the sick cot and blanket bed 
Straight as an arrow oft she sped 
To carry balsm, balm or bark 
And often singing like the lark, 
Far down the river's rippling tide 
She was beloved on either side. 
But chiefly by the great chief's son 
Who saw in her the only one 
In all the wide, wide world for him — 
So often through the forest dim 
Together they had slowly walked. 
Together they had freely talked. 
And plighting troth had named this day 
Not many changing moons away. 
When, after the season duly spent 
In feasting in her father's tent. 
Should haste away unto their own 
And live in love's enchanted zone. 
Now that the day had come alas ! 
A light canoe could scarcely pass 
The ruffled river to the shore 
From which Conet must be brought o'er. 
The winds were high and fierce and wild 
And wave on wave seemed upward piled — 
But nothing daunted fares he forth 
Upon the river of the north. 
Tossed to and fro and drenched with spray 
He toils along the dangerous way 
Far toward the shores of Half Moon Bay, 
Where clear outlined against the white 
-'■-And fairer than 4h€ -morning light 

To that young brave, stands fair Conet, 

Her dainty feet are firmly set 

Upon the clifT, and in her hands 

As waiting, watching thus she stands 



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A brilliant blanket, red as flame 
She waves, and calls her lover's name. 
Not half stream o'er his practiced eye 
Has canght the signals as they fly — 
He answers with a long drawn shout 
And o'er the waves doth safely mount — 
Love's light is flashing in his eye 
And little heeding stream or sky 
Right onward casts his birchen skiff 
Straight toward the maiden on the cliff. 
The shore is gained, and all is well 
And in their faces volumes tell, 
As straight the stalwart brave is led 
To where the smoking feast is spread. 
And in that happy household tent 
The day in merriment is spent. 

The feast is o'er the day is done — 

The pipes are smoked — the setting sun 

Along the hills throws shafts of gold. 

But O, the wind is bitter cold ! 

And still the waves are dashing high 

And dark clouds scud across the sky. 

"Two souls with but a single thought, 

Two hearts that beat as one" — 

What boots it how the blasts may blow 

Or angry rivers run t 

Their hands are strong, their hearts are brave, 

Ho ! for the home lights and the wave ! 

With laughter light — by rude winds fanned, 

And trusted paddles well in hand. 

They push their light bark from the strand — 

And all is well, till in mid stream 

They see the signal home lights gleam, 

And waving to the waiting band 

The paddle slips from Conet's hand. 

A tossing wave — they filled, upset — 

The strong young brave and his Conet — 

And in the space of half a breath 

Were face to face with woe and death ! 

For, as the birchen skiff careered. 



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A hidden rock in view appeared 
And headlong- as the maiden fell 
Crushed her fair forehead like a shell ! 
Straightway she sank beneath the wave 
Before the strong hand of the brave 
Could grasp her arm or flowing hair — 
O, sweet Conet ! O, dark despair ! 
Around swam he and called her name 
With wailing cries and words of blame 
For what he deemed his lack of care, 
Until his strength fast failing there, 
His shouts for help soon reach the shore 
And bring two stalwart brothers o'er 
With mighty strokes of arm and oar, 
Saved is the brave, but lost the bride — 
Of all the northern tribes the pride : 
And never did her fair form rise 
Beneath the blue of bending skies. 

;;: :;: * * * 

But list ! the legend is of old — 
By all the forest tribes tis told — 
Before that darkly ending day 
No islands in the river lay ; 
But when the third new moon of spring- 
Brought forth the whippoorwills to sing — 
When clear of ice the river flowed — 
And on its banks the flood root blowed — 
The spirit of the lost Conet 
Her fair feet on the great stream set, 
(For the great spirit walked with her 
And so the Red meii still aver) '■ 
Passed up and down to and fro 
Along the river's midnight flow, j' 
And where her feet the waters- pressed 
Sprang "up these islands of the blest ! 
And often still on starry' nights. 
When summer drops her sweet delights 
And whippoorwills thei^r love songs sing 
And the wild rose is blossoming. 
Still doth her spirit steal along, 
The river whisper, and the song 
As pure and sweet, and fair and good, 



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She takes her way o'er wave and wood 
And so these isles are ever blest, 
Filled with content and calm and rest 
And health and purity and power 
And every fragrance-breathing flower, 
Visions of beauty sweep away 
O'er rippling tide and dimphng bay, 
And over emerald wave and sod 
For ever glows the smile of God ! 

Longing 

Come ! weary, labor-worn and sad, 
Let mother nature make you glad — 
She lures you now with all her charms, 
Come to her ever open arms ! 
Come, laden ones, O come away — 
Come where the gentle zephyrs play — 
Mid birds of song and banks of bloom 
Forget your burden and your gloom, 
And as these green isles greet the eye — 
This wondrous reach of stream and sky — 
Your carking cares may all depart. 
And peace come tiding to your heart. 
And rest, full banked, and sweet repose 
Flow as the regal river flows. 



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The Leading Hotels of the St. Lawrence 
with the Rates 

KINGSTON 

British American — W. Telfer, 123 rms., $2 per day and up, $10 

to $15 per week. 
City — J. Wardrobe, 75 rooms, $1.50 to $2 per day, $8 to $10 

per week. 
Iroquois Hotel — L. Martin, 50 rooms, $1.50 to $2 per day. 
Anglo-American — A. Stevens, 50 rooms, $1.00 to $1.50 per day, 

$5 to $7 per week. 

CLAYTON 

Hubbard House— Mrs. E. M. Hubbard, 150 rooms. $2 to $2.50 

per day, $17.50 to $24.50 per week. 
Izaak Walton House — A. J. Charlebois, 100 rooms, $2 to $2.50 

per day. Special weekly rates. 
Herald House — N. B. Bertrand, 50 rms., $1.50 to $2 per day. 

Special weekly rates. 

THOUSAND ISLANDS 

Frontenac Hotel — C. G. Trussel, 400 rooms. $5 per day. Spec- 
ial rates for whole season. 
Murray Hill — 200 rooms, $3 to $4 per day. Special weekly 

rates. 
Columbian Hotel — L. A. Johnson, Thousand Island Park, 350 

rooms, $3 to $4 per day. 
New Wellesley— H. R. Place, T. I. Park, 100 rooms, $2 to $2.50 

per day, weekly rates on application. 
Fine View Hotel — C. C. Pierce, 50 rooms, $2 per day, $10.00 

to $14 per week. 
Hotel Lotus— 100 rooms, $2 to $3 per day, $12 to $17.50 per 

week. 
Edgewood — Mrs. M. A. Briggs, Alexandria Bay, 100 rooms, 

$2 to $2.50 per day. 
Westminister Hotel — H. F. Inglehart's son, Westminister Park, 

250 rooms, $2 to $4 per day, $15 to $21 per week. 



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ROCKPORT 

Island View House — R. H. Service, Rockport, Ont., 50 rooms, 

$1.50 per day. 
Grenadier Island Hotel— Jos. Senecal, Rockport, Ont., 50 

rooms $4 to $5 per day. 

ALEXANDRIA BAY 

Thousand Island House — O. G. Staples, Alexandria Bay, 400 

rooms, $4 to $5 per day, $21 per week, up. 
Crossmon House — C. W. Crossmon, Alexandria Bay, 300 

rooms, $4 to $5 per day. 
Marsden House — F. L. Raymond, Alexandria Bay, 200 rooms, 

$2.50 to $3.50 per day. 
Walton Cottage — Mrs. W. B. Walton, Alexandria Bay, rooms 

only. 
Jefferson House — Z. Bigness, Alexandria Bay, 50 rooms, $2 

per day. 
St. James Hotel — 50 rooms, $2 per day. 

GANANOQUE 

The Inn — A. A. Welch, 100 rooms, $2.50 to $4 per day, $14 up 

per week, American plan ;$i to $4.50 per day, $7 up per week 

European plan. 100 yards. 
International — W. F. Stephens, 50 rooms $2 per day, $7 to $10 

per week ; by cab. 
Provincial — N. McCarney, 25 rooms, $2 per day, $7 to $10 per 

week ; bv cab. 

BROCKVILLE 

Hctel Strathcona — W. H. Brown, 150 rooms $2.50 to $3.50 

per day, weekly rates on application. 
St. Lawrence Hall — 100 rms., $1.50 to $2 per day, $10.50 up per 

week. 
Revere House — S. Connor, 100 rooms, $2 to $2.50 per day, 

day, $10.50 to $14 per week. 
Grand Central — H. Wallace, 100 rooms, $1.00 to $1.50 per day, 

$6 to $9 per week. 
Daniels — W. E. McAskin, 50 rooms, $2 to $3 per day, $7 up 

per week. 
Mansion House — A. J. Ritchie, 25 rooms, $2 to $3 per day, 

$7 up per week. 



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MORRISBURG 

St. Lawrence Hall — W. H. McGannon, 40 rooms, $1.50 per 

day, $5 to $8 per week. 

CORNWALL 
Rossmore House — M. Ross, 65 rooms, $1.50 to $2 per day, 

$10.50 per week. 
Balmoral — 65 rooms, $1.50 to $2 per day, $10.50 per week. 
Hotel Duquette — J. Duquette, 50 rooms, $1.50 to $2 per day 

MONTREAL 

Windsor — W. S. Weldon, Dominion Square, 700 rooms ; Euro- 
pean plan, $2 to $5 per day. 

Place Viger — Canadian Pacific Railway, 300 rooms, $3.50 up- 
wards per day. 

St. Lawrence Hall — Higgins & Cooper, St. James street, 300 
rooms; European plan, $1. upward per day; American plan, 
$2.50 up per day. 

Queen's — D. Raymond, corner of Windsor and St. James Sts., 
250 rooms, $2.50 to $4 per day. 

La Corona Hotel — Guy St., 100 rooms, $1.50 and upward, Euro- 
pean plan. 

St. James — F. Bouillon, St. James street, 100 rooms ; European 
plan, $1.00 up; American plan, $2 up. 

Grand Union — F. W. Murray, 125 rooms, $2 per day and up ; 
American plan. 

Albion — D. Parker, McGill street, 120 rooms, $2 to $2.50 per 
day ; American plan. 

Welland — McGill College avenue, G. E. Fuller, 100 rooms ; 
European plan, $1.50 per day and up; Am. plan, $2.50 per 
day and up. 

Russell House — E. C. Perkins, 160 rooms, $2 to $3 per day up, 
American plan. 

The Bath Hotel — 149 St. Monique street, 170 rooms, $2 to $3 
per day, $12 to $15 per week. 

The Wilhelmina, 30 Fort street, select private boarding house. 

SOREL 

Carlton — A. Lacoutere, 40 rooms, $1.50 per day, near landing. 



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THREE RIVERS 

Dufresne — L. E. Dufresne, 125 rooms, $1.50 to $2.50 per day, 

$10 per week, 100 yards omnibus. 
Dominion — Geo. Dufresne, 25 rooms, $1.50 per day, $8 per wk., 

100 yard drive in omnibus. 
Windsor — A. Dufresne, 25 rooms, $1.00 per day, $6 per week, 

200 yards drive in omnibus. 

QUEBEC 

Chauteau Frontenac — Canadian Pacific Railway, 300 rooms, 

$4 up per day. 
St. Louis Hotel — L. V. Dion, 150 rooms, $2.50 to $4 per day; 

weekly rates on application. 
Clarendon — L. Noel, opposite City Hall and English Cathedral, 

60 rooms, $2.50 to $4 per day. 
Blanchard's Hotel — Jos. Cloutier, 100 rooms ; American plan, 

$2 to $3 per day ; European plan, 50c to $2 ; meals, 50c. Din- 
ner, 75c. 
Victoria Hotel — Bois & Lessard, 100 rooms, $2 up per day, 

weekly rates on application. 
Auditorium Cafe — P. W. Dugal, near St. John's Gate. Meals, 

table d'hote, 35c and 50c ; also a la carte service ; weekly rate 

on application. 
St. George's House — Mrs. George Douglas, 16 St. Anne street, 

20 rooms, $1.50 to $2 per day, $10 to $12 per week. 

Burlington Rooms — Miss Lenehan, 40 rooms ; European plan, 

$1.00 to $2.00 per day. 

BAIE ST. PAUL 
Hotel Simard — Jules Simard, 15 rooms, $1 per day, $4 per week. 
Hotel Gagnon — Jos. Gagnon, 20 rooms, $1 per day, $4 per w'k. 
Boarding-house — Dame Dr. Morin, 10 rooms, $4 per week. 

LES EBOUIEMENTS 
Hotel Laurentides — Arthur Tremblay, 18 rooms, $5 per week. 
Boarding-house — Chas. Tremblay, 8 rooms, $4 per week. 
Boarding-house — Eug. Simard, 6 rooms, $4 per week. 
Boarding-house- — Widow Simard, 6 rooms, $4 per week. 
Boarding-house — Mde. Degagne, 6 rooms, $4 per week. 

ST. IRENEE 
Hotel Charlevoix — F. Auclerc, 50 rooms, $2 to $2.50 per day, 

$9 to $14 per week. 



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Boarding-house — Peter Gauthier, 8 rooms, $6 per week. 
Boarding-house — Louis Tremblay, 7 rooms, $6 per week. 
Boarding-house — Jos. Duchene, 7 rooms, $6 per week. 
Boarding-house — Geo. Girard, 6 rooms, $6 per week. 
Boarding-house — Geo. Bouchard, 6 rooms, $fc) per week. 
Boarding-house — Edmund Gauthier, 6 rooms, $6 per week. 

MURRAY BAY 

Manoir Richeheu — Henry M. Paterson, 300 rooms, $4 to $5 

per day, $21 and up per week. 
Ivorne House — W. Chamard & Co., Pointe-a-Pic, P. Q., 60 

rooms, $2 per day, $14 per week. 
Warren Hotel — Mde. Warren, Pointe-a-Pic, P. O., 10 rooms, 

$1 to 1.50 per day, $7 per week. 
Boarding-house — M'de. Chas. McLean, 7 rooms, $7 per week. 
Boarding-house — John Gagnon, 25 rooms, $8.50 per week. 
Boarding-house — David Desbiens, 7 rooms, $7 per week. 
Boarding-house — EHe Gagne, 9 rooms, $6 per week. 

CAP-A-L'AIGLE 

Boarding-house — H. Treml)lay, 15 rooms, $1 per day, $5 per 

week, I mile from landing. 
Boarding-house — Mrs. Geo. Riverin, 15 rooms, $1 per day, $6 

per week, i mile from landing. 
Boarding-house — LUric Bheseur, 12 rooms, $6 per week. 
Boarding-house — Naz. Duchesne, 10 rooms, $6 per week. 
tBoarding-house — Thos. Bouchard, 10 rooms, $6 per week. 

ST. SIMEON 

Boarding-house — H. Cloutier, 4 rooms, $3 per week. 
Boarding-house- — Elie Tremblay, 4 rooms, $3 per week. 
Boarding-house — Henri Savard, 4 rooms, $3 per week. 

TADOUSAC 

Tadousac — F. B. Bowen, 150 rooms, $3 per day and upwards, 

weekly rates on application. 
Hotel Saguenay — L. A. Vaillancourt, 10 rooms, $7 per week. 
Boarding-house — Mde. O. Boulianne, 12 rooms, $7 per week. 
Boarding-house — Wm. Gravel, 8 rooms, $7 per week. 
Boarding-house — John Demeule, 6 rooms, $7 per week. 



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ST. ALPHONSE 

McLean Hotel— Mde. McLean, 50 rooms, $2 up per day, $10 up 
per week. 

Boarding-house— Chas. Levesque, 4 rooms, $5 up per week. 
Boarding--house — Wm. Levesque, 4 rooms, $5 up per week. 

CHICOUTIMI 

L'Hotel Chicoutimi — Jos. Neron, 42 rooms, $1.25 per day, $5 
per week. 

Chauteau Saguenay — Gauvreau & Lacombe, 100 rooms, $2 to 
$4 per day, $13 up per week. 




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